Chapter 1453: Chapter 154: Encountering Mang Siu_3
Hearing him say that the Church and the Tian Gang Sword Sect were collaborating, Ah Dai couldn’t help but feel a flicker of joy in his heart. A faint smile appeared on his face as he said, "It’s nothing important. It’s just that I’ve been away from Tian Gang Mountain for quite some time now and wanted to ask how things stand with the Dark Forces. Have you located their lair yet? Also, how is the general situation across the continent?"
Mang Siu’s expression changed slightly, and he sighed, "The situation isn’t looking good! It’s been so long, and yet we have received no leads at all. Those Dark Forces are truly patient, not leaving behind even the slightest clue. This has left us in a reactive position. Actually, the Dark Forces may be strong, but according to the intelligence we’ve gathered, their numbers probably don’t exceed a hundred thousand. The continent is home to millions upon millions of humans, so on their own, this small number of foreign invaders isn’t particularly threatening. However, their ability to stay hidden makes them all the more dangerous. If they disperse across every corner of the continent to wreak havoc, then the losses will undoubtedly be catastrophic. Young man, where are you headed? Could you tell me your name?"
After hearing Mang Siu’s words, Ah Dai’s mind raced as he thought to himself, It seems Mie Feng was right when she spoke about this a few days ago. So much time has passed, yet the Church hasn’t even managed to trace the shadow of the Dark Forces. This is beyond unbelievable. Could it really be that calamity is destined to descend upon mankind? As this thought crossed his mind, he frowned and said, "There’s no need for formalities. I’m called Ah Dai. So, what’s the plan? Are we just going to wait endlessly like this?"
"Ai, what else can we do but wait? Wait—what did you just say your name was?" "I’m Ah Dai."
Mang Siu trembled violently, his eyes revealing a look of joy and astonishment. "Ah Dai, are you the same Ah Dai who was traveling with Yue Yue? I didn’t expect to meet you here—this is fantastic!" He excitedly examined the young man before him. So, it turns out this boy is the Savior mentioned by the Pope! No wonder his strength is so exceptional.
Under Mang Siu’s fervent gaze, Ah Dai felt slightly uncomfortable. Particularly when Mang Siu mentioned Xuan Yue, a faint tremor stirred in his heart. He asked, "You know me too?"
Mang Siu smiled and said, "Of course I know you. You are the Savior foretold to rise during the millennium calamity! I never thought I’d meet you here. Come back to the Church with me. You have no idea how much importance the Pope places on you. With your help, I’m certain we can quickly eradicate the Dark Forces."
Ah Dai shook his head and said, "I’m sorry, but I can’t go back to the Church with you. I have other matters to attend to." For reasons of his own, he refused to accompany Mang Siu to the Church.
Mang Siu asked with confusion, "Don’t you want to see Yue Yue? Actually, the two of you only had a misunderstanding. Come back with me."
Ah Dai let out a sorrowful laugh and replied, "A misunderstanding? Hah! How could it be a misunderstanding when I heard it with my own ears? Mang Siu, Red Robe Priest, thank you for your kindness, but I have other affairs to deal with. I’ll be taking my leave now." Without giving Mang Siu a chance to explain further, he leapt into the air and, in a single bound, returned to Mie Feng’s side. Grabbing Mie Feng’s arm, he unleashed his energy to its fullest and sped away in the direction of Sunset City as if fleeing. He didn’t want to hear the name "Yue Yue" ever again. Every time the image of Xuan Yue’s exquisite face surfaced in his mind, his heart felt like it was being torn apart.
"Ah Dai, you..." Mang Siu called out only three words before Ah Dai and Mie Feng had already disappeared into the distance. He sighed inwardly. It seems explaining this misunderstanding won’t be easy. The young man whom the Pope calls the Savior is deeply entrenched in his beliefs. Could it be that his affections have shifted to that mysterious girl with faint traces of dark energy? Regardless, it’s pointless to say anything now. Ah Dai’s power turned out to be far deeper and more formidable than expected—there’s no way he or his subordinates could catch him. But Mang Siu resolved to convey this encounter back to the Church as soon as possible. Losing the Savior to corruption by the Dark Forces would be disastrous. Better to leave this matter to the Pope’s final judgment.
Ah Dai pressed forward rapidly with Mie Feng by his side, though a sharp pain echoed endlessly in his heart. The words Ba Buyi had spoken to him in the Elf Forest now rang incessantly in his mind like venomous snakes eating away at his spirit. Unable to suppress the sorrow building within, Ah Dai released Mie Feng’s hand, let out a roaring cry, and swung a fist forward ferociously. A pale violet light erupted from his punch, and with a deafening explosion, it created a deep crater in the ground not far ahead. Ah Dai then landed on the edge of the pit, gasping heavily, his body trembling uncontrollably from the anguish deep within his soul.
Mie Feng landed not far behind him. Having experienced their lightning-like speed just moments ago, she felt as though she had been flying. She had overheard everything in the conversation between Ah Dai and Mang Siu. This only confirmed her suspicions: Ah Dai had become this way all because of that woman named Yue Yue. Clearly, he loved her deeply, desperately—even to the point that his pain was unbearable.
Mie Feng stepped closer to Ah Dai and softly said, "Why didn’t you listen to that Red Robe Priest explain things? Maybe the two of you really did just have a misunderstanding?"
Ah Dai raised his head to look at Mie Feng, his voice filled with anguish as he shouted, "A misunderstanding? How could it be a misunderstanding? I heard her words with my own ears. How could it possibly be a misunderstanding? Don’t mention her in front of me. I don’t want to hear it—there’s nothing I want to hear!" He gripped his black hair tightly as dangerous energy began to radiate from his trembling body.
